Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead

HUGH MONTGOMERY OF HESILLHEAD

Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead, here treated, is the son of John Montgomery of Hessilhead. He and his brother George are noticed in their father's company on 18-19 February 1559. NRS: GD3/1/1/1/1 His mother is Margaret Fraser (aka Margaret Fressell) NRS: GD8/164' and his grandfather was Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead. NRS: GD3/1/10/36/1

Death

A date or place of death hs not been identified for Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead. He was alive on 24 April 1596 NRS: GD148/258 but he appears to have died before 25 September 1602, when his son Robert, noticed as Robert Montgomery of Hessilhead, was served as heir to his deceased grandfather, John Montgomery of Hessilhead. Inquisitionum Ad Capellam Domini Regis Retornatarum, etc. II

First Marriage

Hugh Montgomery married Helen Boyd, daughter of Robert, Lord Boyd.

Children of First Marriage

Second Marriage

Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead married Marjory Sempill.

Children of the Second Marriage

Evidence from the National Records of Scotland

                   1

1559: Charter by Hugh Montgomery of Hasilhead, to Helen Boyd, daughter of Robert, Lord Boyd, and their tenants,of the liferent of the 10 mark lands of Lyandcors, lying in the parish of Neilston, sheriffdom of Renfrew, and the 20 shilling lands of Willizard, in the parish of Beith. National Records of Scotland, Boyd Papers, Burgh of Kilmarnock, reference GD8/162

                   2

18-19 February 1559: Instrument of sasine following 2 precepts in favour of Hugh, Earl of Eglinton of the lands and lordship of Ardrossan, the fishings of East Saltcoats etc, as heir to his grandfather, Hugh, Earl of Eglinton in the island of Selcrag in the Bailliary of Cunninghame.Witnesses: John Montgomery, young Laird of Hessilhead, Hugh Montgomery, George Montgomery, his sons, sir John Michel, curate of Ardrossan and others. John Ra, notary. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/1/1/1

                   3

9 November 1564: Instrument of sasine given propriis manibus by Andrew Nevin of Monkreddin and Janet Montgomery, his spouse in favour of Hugh, Earl of Eglinton and Lady Agnes Drummond, his spouse, Countess of Eglinton and the longest liver of them two in conjunct infeftment of 6s 8d land of new extent of the lands now called Corsholm. Witnesses: William Montgomery, son of deceased Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead and others. John Mur, notary. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/10/27

                   4

4 June 1565: Instrument of sasine given by Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, Lord Montgomery to Hew Montgomery of Hessilhead of the two merks of land of old extent of the lands of Mekill Dregarn called Loch; which lands had been apprised from John Montgomery, son and heir of deceased Arthur Montgomery of Stane by Hugh Montgomery who was grandson and heir of deceased Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead his grandfather for the sum of 200 merks Scots and for the sum of 10 merks. Witnesses: William Montgomery, brother german of the said Earl, Robert Crawfurd of Clolynan, Robert Fergushill of that ilk, William Montgomery, brother german of Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead and others. John Mor, notary National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/10/36/1

                   5

6 November 1572: Contract between Robert Montgomery, brother and heir to unquhile George Montgomery of Mainshill, on the one part and Andrew Montgomery, his brother on the other part with the consent of Hugh Montgomery of Hesilheid, Robert Ker of Kerrisland and Cuthbert Symple of Auchinbothie, their friends chosen by their mutual consents fro decision of all debates matters and causes amongst them; whereby the said Andrew Montgomery renounces all right to the lands of Maynshill in Beyth and also to the lands of Kirkland and Kirkhill of Stewarton within the barony of Kilwinning as also to the assignation amde by the said unquhile George to Andrew, his brother for redemption of the said lands dated 6 February 1565; for which causes Robert was to pay to Andrew, his brother 300 merks Scots; and if Robert Montgomery or his heirs should at any time sell the Kirkland of Stewarton and Kirkhill, they should pay Andrew Montgomery, his heirs or assignees 100 merks. Dated at the burgh of Irvine. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/1/70/8

                   6

18 February 1585: Charter granted by Hugh, (4th) Earl of Eglinton, Lord Montgomery in favour of Master Robert Scott, writer lawful son of Robert Scott, writer and director of the chancery and his heirs and assignees of an annualrent of 100 merks to be taken yearly at the two accustomed terms Whitsunday and Martinmas by equal portions furth of the lands of Mains and Mill of Polnone and also of the said annualrent of 120 merks to be also levied therefrom extending together to 220 merks on the resignation of Robert Scott and Elizabeth Scott his spouse; to hold of the said Earl for payment yearly of 2 pennies Scots at the feast of Whitsunday on the ground of the said lands and mill in name of blench farm if asked only. Dated at Edinburgh. Witnesses: Neill Montgomery of Langschaw, Robert Mure of Caldwell, Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead and others National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/10/62/6

Note: This charter was printed in the Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A.D. 1580-1593 charter number 965 on p. 313

                   7

31 January 1588: Instrument of sasine given propriis manibus in terms of GD3/1/10/36/2 by Hugh Montgomery to his said spouse in liferent for all the days of her life and to John Montgomery his son in fee of the foresaid lands of Mekill Dregarne called Loch. John Cauldwell, notary. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/10/36/3

                   8

13 May 1588: Charter granted by Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead in favour of Marjory Sympill, his spouse in free tenement or liferent for all the days of her life and to John Montgomery, his son procreate between him and the said Marjory his heirs male and assignees whomsoever in fee of the foresaid lands of Mekill Dregarne otherwise called Loch; to hold of him for payment of a silver penny upon the ground of the said lands at the feast of Whitsunday in name of feu farm if asked only reserving to him his free tenement and liferent of the said lands for all the days of his life Dated at Hessilhead Witnesses: John Hamilton of Cambuskeyth and others National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/10/36/2

                   9

10 November 1588: Discharge granted in consideration of 2500 merks Scots by Hew Montgomery of Hessilhead for himself and as spouse to Marion Sempill and father and guardian of Elizabeth and Margaret Montgomery, their lawful daughters, in favour of Robert, Master of Eglinton of the ward, relief and nonentry of the Baronies of Ardrossan and Giffen. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/1/1/5

                  10

12 December 1588: Extract decree of transumpt by the Lords of Council and Session at the instance of Hugh, Earl of Eglinton against Katherine Hunter, relict of unquhile Hugh Garven burgh clerk of Ayr having in her hands the protocol of unquhile John Mor, notary of instrument of sasine of the said Hugh, Earl of Eglinton as heir to his father in the earldom and lordship of Eglinton. Witnesses: Robert, Master of Eglinton, Neill Montgomery of Langschaw, Alexander Montgomery, brother german of Hugh Montgomery of Hessilheid. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/1/21/1

                  11

5 January 1590: Charter by which John Spreule of Auchinbothie confirms that he has sold the nine shilling six penny land of old extent of Auchinbothie-Langmure to John Montgomery, son of Hugh Montgomery of Hesilheid. The charter was witnessed by Hugh Montgomery of Hesilheid, and Robert Montgomery junior of Hesilheid, and others. The Register of the Great Seal of Scotland, A.D. 1580-1593, charter number 1841 on p. 623

                  12

18 July 1590: Extract decree of the Lords of Council and Session in an action at the instance of Daniel and Ezekiel Montgomery, lawful brethern to deceased Hugh Montgomery, liferenter of Giffen, and apparent heirs of taillie to unquhile Hugh Montgomery, eldest son to unquhile Hugh and to unquhile James Montgomery, brother lawful to unquhile Hugh Montgomery, elder of Giffen etc Margaret Maxwell, relict of deceased Hugh Montgomery of Giffen, elder and Duncan Forester of Kilmoir, then her spouse for his interest; against Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, son and heir of unquhile Hugh, Earl of Eglinton, his father, Margaret Montgomery, only bairn and heir of line of Hugh Montgomery, elder of Giffen, John Montgomery, lawful son to Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead, then her spouse for his interest and Hugh Montgomery of Hessilhead, father and tutor of John and the tutors and curators of Hugh, Earl of Eglinton and John Montgomery for their interest, reducing a decree of the Lords dated 21st Feb 1582 whereby they reduced the said infeftment of tailzie, sasine thereon, and confirmation thereof. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/1/31/20

                  13

17 April 1594: Instrument of sasine following on the charter and precept from the Crown in favour of Robert, master of Eglinton and Jean Campbell, hi spouse, and the longest liver of them two in conjunct infeftment of the said kirklands and glebe. Witnesses: Hugh Montgomery of Hesilheid, John Montgomery of Auchenbottie, his son, and others. John Mor, notary. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Montgomerie Family, Earls of Eglinton, reference GD3/1/1/19/7

                  14

24 April 1596: Letters obtained at the instance of Alexander Cuninghame of Craigance and Elizabeth C., his spouse, for suspension of a charge at instance of Hew Montgomrie of Hissilheid (who alleges himself donator to the ward and nonentry of the lands of Auchinnames and the gift of marriage of Jean Crawfurd, daughter of deceased James Crawfurd of Auchinnames by said Elizabeth Coninghame) to produce said Jean Crawfurd unmarried. They plead that said Jean is over 14 years of age and cannot be exhibited without her own consent and that of her curators; and also that Patrick Crawfurd, now of Auchinnames, has used all means to dispossess said Jean of her right to succeed as heir to deceased James Crawfurd, her father. Robert C. of Watterstoun is found surety that Craigance shall produce said Jean if the Lords so decern. National Records of Scotland, Papers of the Cuninghame Family of Craigends, Renfrewshire, reference GD148/258

                  15

25 September 1602: ROBERTUS MONTGOMERIE de Hessilheid, haeres Joannis Montgomerie de Hessilheid, avi, - in 10 mercatis terrarum antiqui extentus de Lyandcorce (vel Lyandcorne), jacentibus in parochia de Neilstoun, regalitate de Kilwynning, et baronia de Renfrew, - 7l. 13s. 4d. - (Vide Ayr.) ii. 177. Inquisitionum Ad Capellam Domini Regis Retornatarum, etc. II

Evidence from the Protocol Books of the Town Clerks of Glasgow

                   1

13 June 1558: John Mwngwmry of Hesilheide resigned in favour of his son, George Mwngwmry, a tenement of land, with yard and pertiments, lying t.c., in the street leading from the Metropolitan Church to the Market Cross, on the west side thereof, between the lands of q. Archinbald Mwre on the north, the lands of Mr. John Lainge on the south and west, and the street on the east. Sasine given by George Herbisoune, bailie. Witnesses: Mr. Robert Mwngwmry, Mr. James Blair, David Landes, Malcolm Done, and William Younge, serjeant. Glasgow Protocols II: 441

                   2

22 February 1558-59: Precept by whch Gavin, Commendator of the monastery of Kilwinning, confirms that he has instructed his bailie to give sasine to Hugh Mungumry, as heir of John Mungumry, his father, of the ten merk land of old extent of Lyencors in the baront of Renfrew, and the twenty shilling land of old extent of Willieyard in the barony of Beith, regality of Kilwinning, bailliary of Cunningham and shire of Ayr. Glasgow Protocols V: 1352

                   3

8 June 1559: Charter by which Hugh Mungumry of Hasilhead confirms that he has sold the ten merk lands of old extent of Liandcross in the barony of Renfrew to John Campbell of Skippinche and his wife Lady Marion Mungumry. Glasgow Protocols V: 1349

                   4

2 January 1559-60: Acknowledgement by John Campbell of Skippinche and his wife Marion Mungumry, that they had received from Hugh Mungumry of Hasilheid, 250 merks in a reversion for the redemption of the ten merk lands of old extent of Lyencors. Witnessed by George Mungumry, brother of Hugh Mungumry of Hasilheid. Glasgow Protocols V: 1352

                   5

6 January 1559-60: Charter in favour of Robert Boyd of Narstoune. Winessed by Hew Mwngwmry of Hesilheide, and George Mowngwmry, his brother, and others. Glasgow Protocols III: 518

                   6

10 February 1559-60: Charter of Resignation by John Ker of Litillbraidlie, to Robert, Lord Boyd, for a new infeftment in favour of Robert Ker of Kerrisland and his wife Agnes Mungumry. Witnessed by Hugh Mungumry of Hasilhead. Glasgow Protocols V: 1356

                    7

5 March 1559-60: Acknowledgement by Mr. William Hamilton, rector of Cambuslang, and his bastard son James Hamilton, that they had received three merks from Hugh Mungumry of Hasilheid for the redemption of the ten merk land of Lyencors. Glasgow Protocols V: 1359

                   8

11 December 1561: Claim of Right by Dame Marion Colquhoun, and Thomas Crawford of Campellis, her husband for his interest. Witnessed by Hew Mwngumry of Hesilhead and others. Glasgow Protocols III: 668

                   9

7 April 1564: Renunciation in favour of Robert, Lord Boyd. Witnessed by Hugh Mungumry of Hasilhead and others. Glasgow Protocols V: 1493

                  10

1 November 1564: Charter in favour of Agnes Boyd, daughter of Robert, Lord Boyd. Winessed by Hew Mwngwmry of Hesilheide and others. Glasgow Protocols III: 806

Evidence from the Family Papers of the Hunters of Hunterston

9 November 1594: Contract of Marriage entered into by Robert Hunter of Hunterston, with consent of Robert, Master of Eglintoun, Hugh Montgomerie of Braidstane and Thomas Neveine, junior, of Monkridding, his curators for the time, on the one part, and Mariot Montgomerie, relict of the deceased Patrick Peiblis, burges of Irwin, and the deceased Hugh Montgomerie of Hessilheid, her brother, on the other part, of date at the burgh of Irwing 9 November 1594. Hunterston Papers: No. 47

Genealogy

1. James Paterson, History of the County of Ayr: With a Genealogocal Account of the Families of Ayrshire, Vol. I (John Dick, Ayr, MDCCCXLVII), pp. 290-92
2. A Genealogical History of the Family of Montgomery, pp. 134-36 for Montgomery of Hessilhead
3. The Montgomery Manuscripts etc
4. Memorials of the Montgomeries Earls of Eglinton by William Fraser, Volume II (Edinburgh MDCCCLIX), 400 pp.
5. Memorials of the Montgomeries Earls of Eglinton by William Fraser, Volume II (Edinburgh MDCCCLIX), 424 pp. including index

Biography

From Page 134 of A Genealogical History of the Family of Montgomery: Including the Montgomery ... “Montgomery of Hessilhead”

Hugh Montgomerie of Hessilhead, called by Crawford "Young Hugh," succeeded his father. He was a member of the famous Convention Parliament in 1560, which passed an act establishing the Reformed faith in Scotland. A trial took place, December, 1576, (as above,) in consequence of a feudal war between the Montgomeries of Scotston, who lived only about a mile from Hessilhead Castle, and the family of Hessilhead, in which Gabriel Montgomerie, of the Scotston family, was slain by some adherents of the other. The quarrel may have originated from the tocher of the mother of Scotston, who was a daughter of Hessilhead's grandfather, "Old Hugh," having been unpaid, at least for a long period, which appears by the confirmation of old Hugh's last will in 1564.

He married a daughter of Robert, fourth Lord Boyd, as appears from the will of her brother Robert Boyd of Badenheath, who died in 1611. A sister of hers was wife of Hugh, the fourth Earl of Eglinton. He left

• I. Robert, his heir; and
• II. Jean, who married Sir William Mure of Rowallan.

Robert Montgomerie of Hessilhead, was retoured heir to his father, September 25, 1602. He married Margaret, daughter of Robert Wallace of Dundon

——

From page 109 of Front Cov History of the Counties of Ayr and Wigton: pts. 1-2. Cuninghame By James Paterson

Hugh Montgomerie of Hessilhead, called by Crawford "young Hugh." He was a member of the famous Convention Parliament, in 1560. A trial took place, 1st December, 1576, in consequence of a feudal war between the Montgomeries of Scotston, who lived only about a mile from Hessilhead Castle, and the family of Hessilhead, in which Gabriel Montgomerie, of the Scotston family, was slain by some adherents of Hessilhead. The quarrel may have originated from the tocher of the mother of the Scotstons, who was a daughter of Hessilhead's grandfather, old Hugh, having been unpaid, at least for a long period, which appears by the confirmation of old Hugh's last will, in 1564. However, the Lady Hessilhead having been barbarously assaulted by a servant of Gabriel Montgomerie, for slapping him on the face, so that her life was in danger, was the first offence borne on the record. Nothing, however, was done to either party by the law, and the prosecution seems to have expired without any result. Hugh Montgomerie of Hessilhead, according to Crawford, married Janet, daughter of Robert third Lord Semple. This, however, seems to be a mistake; for in the latter-will and testament of Robert Boyd of Badenheath, third son of the fourth Lord Boyd, who died in 1611, this entry occurs:—" Item, I leif to the Laird of Hessilheid, my sister seme, in ane rememberance, my signet of gold of ane vnce weicht, and my best stand of silk claithes to his sone, my god sone." It would thus appear that the Lady of Hugh Montgomerie of Hessilhead was a daughter of Lord Boyd.* He died before 25th September, 1602, when his son, Robert, was retoured his heir. His issue were—

• 1. Robert, his heir.
• 2. Jean Montgomerie—who is called in the "Memoirs of the Houseof Rowallan," Elizabeth—married Sir William Mure of Rowallan, and had issue.
• 1. Sir William, born about 1594.
• 2. Mr Hugh, preacher at Burston, in Norfolk.
• 3. Marion, Lady Penkill, who is not said to have had issue.

Robert Montgomerie of Hessilhead succeeded his father, and was served heir, 25th September, 1602, to his grandfather, John ....

——

Links

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessilhead
• http://www.montyhistnotes.com/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I386...
• http://thepeerage.com/p60905.htm#i609044